We have been doing this home schooling thing now for 9 years. You might consider me a veteran and well-experienced home school mom. You may even think that by now I probably have things figured out. Let me set the record straight: I do not. I’m still learning--about my kids, curriculum, styles of learning and teaching--and I don’t often feel like I have a good handle on … [Read more...] about Dare to Let Go of “The Plan”
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Praying through the journey
It has been 10 years since we first started homeschooling our children. At first, I was against homeschooling and thought that the public school should be the one to school my son. You see, I was praying to God, actually telling Him {ahem} that he needed to tell the public school what to do with my child. However, God had something else in mind. He worked on my heart and … [Read more...] about Praying through the journey
The Real Solution Is Found In Seeking God
As moms, we all know how hard it can be to get some time alone for personal Bible study and prayer. Somebody always needs Mommy! Especially as a homeschool mom, the dream of a quiet morning with a cup of coffee and our Bibles isn’t very realistic. I don’t know about your kids, but even if I try to wake up earlier for some quiet time, my girls seem to have a “Mommy’s … [Read more...] about The Real Solution Is Found In Seeking God
Occupational Therapy Outside
We've talked about doing occupational therapy at home, but now that the weather is warmer, we're taking it outside! In the backyard or at the park, here are some ideas for strengthening those motor skills: Swinging-Kids with autism and sensory process disorder are calmed by the rythmic back and forth movement. Swinging is one of our favorite things to do! Climbing- … [Read more...] about Occupational Therapy Outside
Has your homeschool Arrived?
Most moms I meet are worried or stressed. They worry about schedules, viagra buy children, and chores. They stress about not doing enough, discipline, curriculum and what other families are doing. They aren’t living a joyful life. Clearly, they aren’t living much of a life at all. The truth is, I often find myself slave to this trap. You know why? Because I’m not perfect and … [Read more...] about Has your homeschool Arrived?